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But you still haven't answered my question, who's YOUR candidate. It's easy to pick apart Keyes or anyone else, because we all have flaws. Suggest somebody that would be better than Keyes. Offer a solution. Otherwise it comes across as just plain childish whinning.

There are a lot of candidates I could have supported. The strongest homegrown candidate would probably have been Steve Rauchenberger, who would have stepped in if the national party would have committed some money. But again, if we're assuming a loss (and it's clear that the national and state party both are), why not look for fresh talent who may not even be on your or my radar? Why not bring someone along to be in strong position to beat Durbin or Blagojavich in 2006? I just don't see how bringing Keyes in is going to improve the sorry state of the Illinois party. Indeed, I can see this hurting their already shabby reputation considerably.

But this imaginary candidate is not on anyone's radar, how do you know he even exists?

Instead of pining for the perfect imaginary candidate, let's focus on suggesting a real alternative if you don't like the decision to go with Keyes. Come up with a guy and make the case that he would be better than Keyes.

The strongest homegrown candidate would probably have been Steve Rauchenberger, who would have stepped in if the national party would have committed some money.

I've noticed that the GOP usually doesn't send money to the candidate that supports their platform if there is someone who doesn't available. I have not bought their arguments as to why this is, but would you support Keyes as an Illinois state senator, if he has a chance, no matter how small, to beat back the rock star Obama?